STUDIO STUDIES 4
VPA2SS4
2015
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In Studio Studies 4, students consolidate their understanding of, and examination of current issues in visual arts practice and theory. Through a developing independent research culture, the student will develop their critical inquiry of contemporary arts practice through their specific visual arts discipline/s. The production of a folio of artwork will be the major outcome of this subject. The folio work is contextualised demonstrating the understanding of how art worlds operate within the local area and further afield. The artwork will be supported by the analysis of several relevant contemporary artists# work shaping the context in which their work is placed.
School: School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points: 30
Subject Co-ordinator: Stephen Turpie
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: VPA2SS3
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: CORE subject for ABCAB (Fine Art) and ABCAM (Fine Art)
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify and analyse approaches in contemporary art practice that relate to your own developing applications and extending practice.
- Activities:
- Studio based learning activities. Problem based learning activities. Student directed learning activities. Extended projects.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Analyse and discuss with peers artworks, concepts, materials and technologies used in creative arts disciplines and interdisciplinary practices.
- Activities:
- Self and peer group reviews of studio work to inform development of art practice.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
03. Devise and refine research approaches in own practice and analyse the professional practice of other artists and the techniques and materials used through primary and secondary sources.
- Activities:
- Studio research activities. Journal documentation of research aspects of creative practice. Extended projects.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. "Develop a depth and consolidation of creative practice through involvement in skills and knowledge discipline intensives, appraising practice and reflective processes with critical analysis of own art works, contemporary artists# practices and how these are contextualised into the art industry."
- Activities:
- Studio based learning activities. Problem based learning activities. Student directed learning activities. Extended projects.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Work independently or collaboratively in a creative arts discipline in response to project demands.
- Activities:
- Workshop activities to support management of self, time and resources to meet creative practice project demands. Extended projects
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Bendigo, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Stephen Turpie
Class requirements
Lecture
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShop
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Block ModeWeek: 31 - 43
Four 3.0 hours block mode per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presentation of developmental artworks (1600 word equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Seminar presentation and participation (1600 word equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Studio folio; including Studio research journal (4800 word equivalent) | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Mildura, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Stephen Turpie
Class requirements
Lecture
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShop
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Block ModeWeek: 31 - 43
Four 3.0 hours block mode per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presentation of developmental artworks (1600 word equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Seminar presentation and participation (1600 word equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Studio folio; including Studio research journal (4800 word equivalent) | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |